Author: Scott Shearin

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Ah, the fountain of youth. You seek it because you don’t want to miss out on life. You chase after purveyors of promises and potions only to find they don’t work. Well, we may be onto something that may just be what reverses our aging. Brian and I talk about that and the trinity of behaviors that are already a fountain of youth (a fountain we have carried around in our own back pocket all our lives). Brian Clark is the founder of the pioneering content marketing website Copyblogger, the midlife personal growth newsletter Further, and Unemployable, an…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Disruptions happen in the most unusual ways. For me it was losing an entire career at age 50. For my guest, it was a combination of a couple of things. First, it was a growing sense in her heart that God was calling her to something different than architecture. Second, she was diagnosed with cancer. Our discussion takes you through her journey and how it has shaped her 4th quarter so far. Be encouraged that, regardless of your disruption, there is always hope. Vicki Finney is Founder and Owner of Marketplace Rock. Her passion is to see the…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Scott and Jim chat about Jim’s background and what the world looks like through the eyes of recruiters. In a world where the profession often takes the blame from so many, it’s generally a result of a misperception of how recruiters need to invest their time. For more than a decade, Jim Stroud has built an expertise in sourcing and recruiting strategy, public speaking, lead generation, video production, podcasting, online research, competitive intelligence, online community management and training. He has consulted for such companies as Microsoft, Google, MCI, Siemens, Bernard Hodes Group (acquired by Findly) and a host of…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Scott and Brad chat about the work Brad is doing with UK and the types of potential solutions technology or AI could bring to bear on the world of recruiting and talent management. OUR GUEST: Brad Patrick, Executive in Residence University of Kentucky. Specialties: organization design/development, executive/leadership coaching, talent management and development, change implementation, process design/improvement, compensation/benefits planning, employee/labor relations and administration, safety and risk management, M&A and Diversity, supported 80+ countries – specializes in creating integrated business solutions by drawing from these areas To learn more, visit: https://veterantalent.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/scott-shearin/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Scott has the opportunity to join Donnie on his podcast, The Relevant Recruiter. Scott has a chance to share parts of his story finding his way from the military to the world of recruiting. To learn more about Donnie, visit: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnie-gupton/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-relevant-recruiter-show/id1503109745 To learn more, visit: https://veterantalent.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/scott-shearin/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Scott and Chase chat about his rise through the ranks of the recruiting industry and into ownership of his own firm. Discuss the challenges, particularly in the world of tech startups, in today’s recruiting climate. Chase Kocher, Founder & CEO at Aim4Hire. Chase is a born & raised Austinite helping guide top tech startups through hypergrowth @Aim4Hire! To learn more about Chase, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-kocher/ To learn more, visit: https://veterantalent.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/scott-shearin/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Scott and Chase chat about his rise through the ranks of the recruiting industry and into ownership of his own firm. Discuss the challenges, particularly in the world of tech startups, in today’s recruiting climate. Chase Kocher, Founder & CEO at Aim4Hire. Chase is a born & raised Austinite helping guide top tech startups through hypergrowth @Aim4Hire! To learn more about Chase, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-kocher/ To learn more, visit: https://veterantalent.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/scott-shearin/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Scott dives into Ryan’s journey from his service in the Air Force to cultivating a sales-focused career and leading to his own story of independence and entrepreneurship. Ryan Johns is a Global People Operations and Revenue Operations Consultant. His practice is founded on the premise of leveraging Science, Psychology, and Micro-Learning to optimize cultural performance. Ryan is highly adept at operationalizing change management initiatives by expertly aligning business strategy with people strategy. In recent years, he has invested heavily in the areas of neuroscience and behavioral psychology. With nearly two decades of leadership experience in both the private and…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Scott and Anthony walk through Anthony’s path to recruiting, transitioning from the military, and finding his way to his perfect destination, the Black Rifle Coffee Company, as he helps them in their goal of hiring 10,000 veterans! Anthony Vargas currently resides in San Antonio, Tx, and is originally from Anaheim, Ca. He was in the U.S. Army for 7 years on the enlisted side, in the medical field, and has 1 tour to the Middle East. His background is very diverse, with over 12 years of leadership experience, 7 years of sales, 4 years of talent acquisition / recruiting,…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Scott and Yvan chat about his background and journey into recruiting as well as entrepreneurship. Also, take time to discuss current market trends and try to dissect and understand the talent landscape the economy faces today. Yvan Demosthenes is a Sales Professional with more than 20 years of experience, 16 years in Talent Acquisition and Recruiting. His career has covered various Sales and Management roles. To learn more about Yvan, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvandemosthenes/ To learn more, visit: https://veterantalent.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/scott-shearin/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Scott and Yvan chat about his background and journey into recruiting as well as entrepreneurship. Also, take time to discuss current market trends and try and dissect and understand the talent landscape the economy faces today. Pete was born and raised in Liberty Township, Ohio, graduating from Lakota in 1992. He entered the Marine Corps Reserves while attending Miami University. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an officer of the Marines and spent the next 11 years on active duty, including a combat tour in Iraq. He entered the corporate world in 2007 and was employed with EMCOR Facilities…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Scott and Chuck have an opportunity to sit with one of the most influential and longest-standing members of the corporate TA community. Wonderful discussion exploring some of the challenges of leading recruitment practices today. Gerry Crispin, Principal and Co-Founder of CareerXroads. A life-long student of hiring with a passion for conversations about how every stakeholder in the recruiting process finds meaningful work, technology & data that contribute to employer & candidate decisions, and an organizational strategy for talent management that is sustainable. To learn more, visit: https://veterantalent.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/scott-shearin/

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